COAST GUARD DRIVE
Carrying COAST GUARD DRIVE over JACKSON PK LAGOON
6600 S & 2050 E, Cook, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COAST GUARD DRIVE
The COAST GUARD DRIVE bridge in Cook, Illinois carries COAST GUARD DRIVE over JACKSON PK LAGOON. It was built in 1904, making it 122 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2003, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 15.0 meters (49 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 36,700 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How COAST GUARD DRIVE compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1904
- Last Reconstructed
- 2003
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 15.0 m (49 ft)
- Deck Width
- 36.4 m (119 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 36,700 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 016619700000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COAST GUARD DRIVE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare COAST GUARD DRIVE against other structures in Cook and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for COAST GUARD DRIVE?
COAST GUARD DRIVE in Cook, Illinois, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is COAST GUARD DRIVE inspected?
COAST GUARD DRIVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 36,700 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COAST GUARD DRIVE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for COAST GUARD DRIVE?
COAST GUARD DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining COAST GUARD DRIVE?
COAST GUARD DRIVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is COAST GUARD DRIVE and does age affect safety?
COAST GUARD DRIVE was built in 1904, making it 122 years old and last reconstructed in 2003.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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